looks like it'll be Gavin Rees facing Adrien Broner on Feb 16th on HBO

[Porter's Dad]

So how is Donaire fighting completely unproven Wilfredo Vazquez Jr, who was coming off getting KO'd by Arce in 2011, a legit win over a Top 10 SBW. But Broner fighting Rees, who's unproven as well but still top 10 at 135, is a crappy pick???

Rees' countryman ducked the February 16th fight. This isn't an amazing fight or anything, but Broner is staying active fighting every 3-4 months, and Rees is another Top 10 fighter at 135 he can add there. As long as Burns doesn't duck him after this, Broner will get that fight before he leaves 135, possibly Gamboa too if 50 is serious about making that fight.

Where to begin with this post?

Let's start with the obvious factual error. Wales and Scotland are two different countries.

Secondly, plenty of people criticised Nonito fighting WV and Arce. So why you and that fool Kev are running with the"if its OK for Donaire, it's OK for Broner" argument, I have no idea. Actually, I do. It's a narrative to cling to justify this fight.

If you knew anything about Gavin Rees or had ever seen him fight, you would know why this fight is a complete and utter joke. And if you DO know Rees and HAVE seen him fight, and you still think this is an OK fight.....wow.

BTW, Rees isn't unproven. He has proven himself to be a very average fighter a long time ago. Actually, I'll give you another narrative to add to the Donaire one - Rees was actually a world champion at 140 pounds about 3/4 years ago. There you go, Broner is fighting an ex world champion from a higher weight class. I mean, one of the worst world champs ever but still.

Shut up about Donaire and Burns (who, yes, has shamelessly ducked Broner). Worry about what you're going to be watching when you see Broner fight Rees - an absolute mis-match, a nothing fight, a waste of a HBO headline slot.

Seriously, stop embarassing yourself by going around justifying this fight.

Just stop.

[Porter's Dad]

Rees is a solid stay busy fight, against a top 10 LW. It's not his fault Burns would rather fight a pointless fight in January instead of a career high payday and the biggest fight of his career so far in February.

[happyman]

Won't even bother watching.

This is why we get **** fights, look at all the typical posters defending broner in here....typical.

[Bullrider]

The Haymon protection connection continues.

"Send me the contract and I'll sign it."

Another joke of a boxer in the making.

[onechance87]

Where to begin with this post?

Let's start with the obvious factual error. Wales and Scotland are two different countries.

Secondly, plenty of people criticised Nonito fighting WV and Arce. So why you and that fool Kev are running with the"if its OK for Donaire, it's OK for Broner" argument, I have no idea. Actually, I do. It's a narrative to cling to justify this fight.

If you knew anything about Gavin Rees or had ever seen him fight, you would know why this fight is a complete and utter joke. And if you DO know Rees and HAVE seen him fight, and you still think this is an OK fight.....wow.

BTW, Rees isn't unproven. He has proven himself to be a very average fighter a long time ago. Actually, I'll give you another narrative to add to the Donaire one - Rees was actually a world champion at 140 pounds about 3/4 years ago. There you go, Broner is fighting an ex world champion from a higher weight class. I mean, one of the worst world champs ever but still.

Shut up about Donaire and Burns (who, yes, has shamelessly ducked Broner). Worry about what you're going to be watching when you see Broner fight Rees - an absolute mis-match, a nothing fight, a waste of a HBO headline slot.

Seriously, stop embarassing yourself by going around justifying this fight.

Just stop.

Sum good shlt right here.I was wondering y i never heard of this rees
dude.Guy is a nobody,Big step backwards.

[gingeralbino]

Sum good shlt right here.I was wondering y i never heard of this rees
dude.Guy is a nobody,Big step backwards.

Rees is entertaining enough to watch, comes forward throws quite a lot of punches. He's short for the weight, and isnt bad, but he's not great either. He's about 2 steps below Burns, who's about 1 or 2 steps below Broner. He's sort of stuck between British level and world level.

[ROSS CALIFORNIA]

When it comes down to it, no fighter fights the very best fighters possible in every fight. There are always some easy fights in there. Then there are reasons, we have no idea of, why certain fighters are picked. Some of you guys act like you just got into boxing yesterday.

[daggum]

broner is gonna get laughed at when everyone realizes he's fighting someone who's 5 feet tall. the guy on the right's 5'8. the guy on the left is rees. this is gonna be hilarious.

[ShoulderRoll]

The only one getting laughed at should be Ricky Burns. For blatantly ducking.

[Mr. Philadel]

Broneris already being held to different standard than the other youngins in the game...but its all good....dudes don't like him and they will go in on him for the slightest things....he rubbed his haters the right way....I love seeing dudes get tight about Mr. HBO....more Broner threads please!!...I wanna see a poster have to go the hospital for **** pain